Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Minneapolis to Seoul. While takeoff offers some regional interest, the landing approach provides superior views of the Yellow Sea, Incheon's maritime infrastructure, and the Korean coastline—more visually distinctive than the Minnesota departure.

During takeoff from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP), sit on the Right side for the best views. MSP typically departs to the north or northeast. Right-side seats offer views of the Minnesota River valley and the transition from urban Minneapolis-St. Paul to the agricultural plains that dominate the climb-out corridor. Notable sights include: Minnesota River valley (visible as a distinct drainage feature), downtown Minneapolis skyline (receding behind), Mississippi River confluence, agricultural grid pattern of central Minnesota.

When landing at Incheon International (ICN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Incheon typically uses runways aligned roughly east-west (16/34). Left-side seats on approach from the west offer views of the Yellow Sea coastline, Incheon's harbor complex, and the dramatic transition from water to the Korean peninsula's terrain. Notable sights include: Yellow Sea (visible as a large water body), Incheon harbor and port facilities, Ganghwa Island (distinctive landmass in the Yellow Sea), Korean peninsula's western coastal plains.

The flight from Minneapolis St Paul International (MSP) to Incheon International (ICN) takes Approximately 13.5 to 14.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the North Pacific, passing north of Japan. Notable features include the Aleutian Islands (visible on clear days during the northern Pacific crossing), the transition from North American to Asian airspace over the International Date Line, and the approach to the Korean peninsula from the west over the Yellow Sea. The Kamchatka Peninsula may be visible on the northern horizon during the mid-Pacific segment if flying at optimal altitude and weather permits.